More than two weeks before the elections in Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (69) interrupted a live interview due to short-term health problems and canceled performances. The president wrote on Twitter that he would rest on Wednesday due to “minor illness” and on the advice of his doctors. He hopes to be able to continue his program on Thursday. Voting begins on this day for the approximately three million Turks living abroad.
During the interview late Tuesday evening, the camera was pointed at the reporter when suddenly suffocating noises were heard in the background, according to recordings.
The reporter whispers “commercial”, stands up, then the broadcast is cut off (see video below).
Erdogan speaks of stomach problems
After a short break, Erdogan, 69, reappeared on screen and said he had had a busy campaign day and had an upset stomach. He apologized for the inconvenience.
Speaker: “Health is good”
Erdogan’s spokesman Ibrahim Kalin shared the recording, writing: “Thank God our president’s health is good.” The incident caused concern among Erdogan’s supporters. Opposition leader and Erdogan challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu wished him a speedy recovery on Twitter on Wednesday.
The parliamentary and presidential elections in Turkey will take place on May 14. About three million Turks abroad, including 100,000 in Austria, will be invited to vote from Thursday. Polls suggest a race is brewing between Erdogan and his challenger Kilicdaroglu, who is running for a broad opposition alliance, in the presidential election.
Source: Krone
I am Wallace Jones, an experienced journalist. I specialize in writing for the world section of Today Times Live. With over a decade of experience, I have developed an eye for detail when it comes to reporting on local and global stories. My passion lies in uncovering the truth through my investigative skills and creating thought-provoking content that resonates with readers worldwide.
